Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 1, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 For children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mealtimes can be difficult due to food sensitivities, dietary restrictions, and bad behavior when trying new foods. Finding the right food for autism is imperative before your…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 17, 2022 Updated: May 9, 2022 Families who have children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, can experience hardships when dealing with the sometimes erratic and negative behavior of their child or sibling living with autism. Family counseling can help…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 11, 2022 Updated: May 11, 2022 Many children with autism struggle with making friends due to difficulty communicating or suffering from social anxiety, which is very common for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social skills for teens can help them…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 29, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children and teens living with autism can experience emotional outbursts that they are unable to control due to overstimulation. They experience a complete internal or external sensory overload and cannot control their actions. Managing behavioral…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: May 4, 2022 Sensory-friendly activities give children with autism games and interactive activities they can participate in that will not overstimulate their senses and potentially lead to a meltdown. A common symptom of autism is overstimulation of their…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Aggression in kids with autism is a common symptom that can make life very difficult for them and their families. If parents struggle to control their child’s aggression, they may limit social activities for the…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 27, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children with autism have more gastrointestinal problems than other children, making mealtime problematic. A child with autism’s diet that works with their unique symptoms can significantly improve their well-being and reduce some of the common…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 26, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children who are living with autism struggle with self-care for many reasons. They can have sensory issues, do not have a set routine, or simply not understand the importance of activities of daily living (ADLs).…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 25, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Social skills are essential for everyone to interact with others and form healthy relationships. Children with autism do not have the natural ability to learn the intricacies of socializing with peers and can feel frustrated…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 15, 2022 Updated: April 21, 2022 Having your child diagnosed with autism can be scary and intimidating for some parents. Many times, parents will assume the worst and worry about how they can keep their children safe and happy. The first…